Critical Care Technician - Med Surg, Telemetry - Kelemen 9
About The Position
The Critical Care Technician supports patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role assists patients with activities of daily living and supports the overall plan of care, while communicating with and supporting the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others. The position requires professional ethics and contributes to quality patient care within the organization. The technician assists with bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and transport; performs technical duties as directed by an RN, including phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care; and documents appropriately. The technician identifies and communicates changes in patient status, follows standard precautions and safety practices, reinforces patient and family education, and participates in patient satisfaction and performance improvement activities. The role also assists with orienting new hires and requires completing annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by their due dates. This position works 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The schedule includes four shifts every six weeks, three weekend shifts and one weekday shift, and one major winter, one major summer, and one hallmark holiday.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
- At least one of the following qualifications must be met for hire: successful completion of an unlicensed health care provider/technician program; completion of at least one fundamental nursing course in an accredited nursing program; or at least one year of patient care experience in a similar role.
- Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Ability to identify and communicate changes in patient status.
- Successful phlebotomy and EKG competency must be completed during orientation.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and transport.
- Follow standard precautions and maintain safe patient practices.
- Perform technical duties as directed by an RN, including phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and Foley catheter care.
- Document technical duties and patient care appropriately.
- Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN and respond appropriately.
- Reinforce education for patients and families regarding care needs and safety.
- Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
- Assist in orienting new hires.
- Complete annual hospital and unit-specific competencies by the required due date.
- Adhere consistently to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, coworkers, and the healthcare team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
